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shortcoming
[ shawrt-kuhm-ing ]
noun
- a failure, defect, or deficiency in conduct, condition, thought, ability, etc.:
a social shortcoming; a shortcoming of his philosophy.
Synonyms: , , ,
shortcoming
/ ˈʃɔːˌʌɪŋ /
noun
- a failing, defect, or deficiency
Word History and Origins
Origin of shortcoming1
Example Sentences
Only much later do we, and he, come to understand that the absent Soprano progenitor is more to blame for influencing his son’s behavioral shortcomings than Tony first imagines.
There are, of course, shortcomings to the puppets.
In a statement he apologised to his supporters for his "shortcomings" without mentioning the ruling.
But in later conversations, it became clear that what she could not forgive were the shortcomings which allowed the devastating suicide attack to happen.
Han said the government will thoroughly review all shortcomings in the wildfire response once the crisis is controlled and seek to improve prevention strategies for the future.
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